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Arizona · Hiking · Near Whetstone
Mine Canyon
- 2.0 mi
- loop
- 1,021 ft
- climb
- 6,774 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 11 h ago
Is Mine Canyon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sierra Vista Ranger District. It doesn't name Mine Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers.
Flux Canyon Closure
Agency closure covering Sierra Vista Ranger District · Order 03-05-03-26-012 · USFS · Sierra Vista Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sierra Vista Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mine Canyon is a 2-mile loop hike in the Sierra Vista Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 1,000 feet from a low point of 5,732 feet to a high of 6,774 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route is a loop, so the total elevation gain of 1,021 feet is for the full trip. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. It is open year-round, and the trip takes about an hour. Several climbing areas sit about 1.5 miles away, including Swallow Wall, Celebrity Cave and Spine Cave. Dry Canyon Cliff Trail is about 2 miles off.
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